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Indigenous winter clerkships

Indigenous Winter Clerkship Program

In 2012 Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) will offer up to four winter clerkship positions to law students with an Indigenous background. The program will be offered over June and July, during the university winter breaks.

Our clerkship is unique because:

  • you are welcome to commence a clerkship at any stage of your law degree
  • you are able to return in successive years until you have finished your studies
  • placements are available in our Criminal Law Program, Family Law Program or our Civil Justice, Access and Equity Program
  • you may also participate in VLA’s community legal education and law reform activities
  • we aim to accommodate your needs, regarding location and areas of interests.

Selection criteria

As part of your application you will need to address the following selection criteria:

  • confirmation of enrolment in a law degree
  • good analytical skills combined with an understanding of legal principles and the ability to apply them to specific facts
  • well developed interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • an interest in developing a career in the legal aid or community sector.

Your application should include:

  • a statement addressing the selection criteria
  • a resume including details of two referees
  • a copy of your academic transcript. 

Important dates

Applications are now open and will close on Friday 18 May 2012. 

Please email your application to Jackie Mansie at jacqm@vla.vic.gov.au.

Duration and commencement dates will be flexible in accordance with university winter breaks.

This program is covered by an exemption granted by Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal under section 83 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1995 (Application number A275/2008) in respect of sections 13, 14 ,100 and 195 of the Equal Opportunity Act.

Contact

Jackie Mansie, Resourcing Co-ordinator
Legal Practice Directorate
Victoria Legal Aid
350 Queen Street
Melbourne  Vic  3000
Phone: (03) 9269 0193
Email: jacqm@vla.vic.gov.au